Astronomy Today, 2000 Media Update Edition [Hardcover]

Eric Chaisson (Author), Steve McMillan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0130858633 | ISBN-13: 978-0130858634 | Edition: 3rd

This number one, best-selling astronomy text reflects the most current findings in astronomy using a clear, accurate exposition, market-leading art program, and the most innovative, integrated media program available. A free CD is included with each copy of the text with a multimedia version of the text and links directly to the widely praised Chaisson/McMillan companion web site at http://www.prenhall.com/chaisson. The CD contains approximately 35 updates on events and discoveries that have occurred since the print-based book was published.

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This best-selling astronomy book reflects the most current findings in astronomy using a clear, accurate exposition, market-leading art program, and the most innovative, integrated media program available. Updated and revised content throughout, e.g. Galileo probe; Mars Pathfinder mission; Hubble Deep Field, gamma ray bursts; and new estimates on the age of the universe and controversy. For anyone interested in Astronomy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 693 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 3rd edition (August 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130858633
• ISBN-13: 978-0130858634
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,778,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introductory Coursebook, November 1, 2000

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Daniel Zaharopol (Urbana, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astronomy Today, 2000 Media Update Edition (Hardcover)

Chaisson and McMillan have succeeded in creating a textbook that works on many levels. First of all, the book makes a true effort to excite students about astronomy, as it starts out immediately with a view of the universe and its massive size. Secondly, the book is approachable, with optional "more precisely" sections that cover things in detail or with more mathematics. Finally, the book challenges a college student while still being accessible to bright middle-school students (I first used it at a summer camp, the Center for Talented Youth, and the entire class used the book to great success). In addition to the natural merits of the writing, which is wonderful, and a moderate amount of history, the book includes stunning pictures and a CD-ROM that contains the entire text of the book, animations, and all of the images. It's a superb way to have the contents anywhere you need them, and look at things in greater detail. This book should be highly recommended for educators, and I highly encourage them to give it a try and to use it in their classes.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend the seller!, February 7, 2002

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"sadeyesoakland" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Astronomy Today, 2000 Media Update Edition (Hardcover)

The day I ordered the book, I received it in 2 days!.. The book is in good conditions, looks brand new. The book is going to be very useful for me, and has colorful illustrations that help with the reading. With this book, I hope to ace the class! I will definetly buy more books from the seller in the future, and I recommend the seller..